Mrs. Schnall's Physical Education Class

Shoesmith PE​A little about me: I am Jamie Schnall, the physical education teacher, and I am originally from Ohio. During high school, I played volleyball and was an active member of the band. I have coached volleyball, fast pitch softball, chess and speech.

My education: This will be my 18th year teaching. I hold an undergraduate degree from Capital University, double majoring in Health and Physical Education. My Masters of Education degree is in Sports Education. Additionally, I am certified in Driver Education and received my National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification in 2011 in the area of Pre K- 8 Physical Education.

My class: Physical Education is fun. My goal is for all students to participate and have a positive attitude toward exercise. Students will participate in a wide variety of activities designed to keep them moving. Some of the sports we will play this year are: volleyball, basketball, soccer, football, kick ball, dodgeball, tennis and softball. Students 3-6 will participate in fitness testing using the FittnessGram tests and evaluation. These scores will be sent home at least once a year. K-2 students will be focusing on locomotor (running, walking, jumping, skipping, hopping, galloping, sliding and leaping), fine motor and gross motor development using a variety of games.

PE Grading Policy:

Dress: Please come to PE ready to play by wearing gym shoes, white/gray T-shirt, and blue shorts or sweat pants. All athletic wear is acceptable. Students should not wear their uniform pants or uniform shirts. You can purchase a PE uniform for $16.00 in the main office or wear athletic wear of your own. During the winter months, please make sure your child has gym shoes. Students who wear boots will not be able to participate.

Supply list: PE uniform consisting of a gray shirt/sweatshirt and blue shorts or sweatpants. This can be purchased from the main office. Students will also need gym shoes for every class. Additionally, each student will need 1 pencil and 1 piece of card stock paper.

October30-4 Throwing skills (with test), hula hoops, fitness testing and football throwing7-11 Throwing at targets (moving and stationary) games, Flag Football Skills and Fitness Testing14-18 Cooperative games with throwing and noodles, Flag Football Test and games and Fitness Testing21-25 Soccer Skills and goal setting with fitness test data. Mile run if weather permits.

Health EducationHealth Education will be taught K-6 at the start of the 2nd semester in February. Health Education includes the CPS Sexual Health Education Curriculum. If you have questions or concerns about this curriculum please feel free to contact me. I can email you the entire curriculum for your child's grade level so that you and your family can make the most informed choices. You have the right to opt out of part or all of the health lessons offered. Please review the materials to make the most informed choices. Some health lessons involve discussions about hand washing and basic hygiene which may be helpful lessons. Students who opt out of any part will be given an alternative setting and assignment.

Fitness TestingThe Illinois State Board of Education has signed into law Public Act 098-0859 which requires every Illinois school to utilize the FitnessGram physical fitness assessment to assess student fitness indicators beginning with the 2016-17 school year.CPS is requiring all students grades 3-12 participate in fitness testing at least once this year and record the data. This data will be collected by the state of Illinois for the first time this year. This will not be new to your children as I have been using FitnessGram fitness testing with them grades K-6. Tests that will be submitted to CPS are: PACER, Curl-up, Push-up, Sit and Reach and Trunk Lift. You will receive copies of their results in May or June when fitness testing is complete. Although CPS is only requiring 5 tests, I assess the students using nearly all of the FitnessGram tests. I find using all 9 tests can provide a more detailed view of your child's fitness level. ​http://www.cooperinstitute.org/youth/fitnessgram/​

Cardiovascular Tests

PACERMile Run

Strength Tests

Curl-ups Push-upsFlex ArmPull-ups

Flexibility Tests

V-sitShoulder StretchTrunk Lift

TECHNOLOGY ALERT!5th and 6th grade students have started wearing heart rate monitoring technology during PE. We are using this new data to encourage participation, learn about how the heart works and to evaluate each workout. Check out the slide show below!

Look at this AMAZING meal that Thaddeus and his family had. With a focus on eating the colors of the rainbow, you can see all the healthy options. GREAT JOB THADDEUS and FAMILY!!

Giving Anthony J. a BIG virtual high five! He was the first to finish his April Move More Calendar during virtual Elearning. Great job Anthony!!

Shoesmtih's 3rd-5th grades participated in theUnicef Kid Power program 2015-16UNICEF Kid Power gives kids the power to save lives. By getting active with the UNICEF Kid Power Band, kids go on missions to learn about new cultures and earn points. Points unlock funding from partners, parents and fans, and funds are used by UNICEF to deliver lifesaving packets of therapeutic food to severely malnourished children around the world. The more kids move, the more points they earn, the more lives they save.